nba Game Recap
Heat Down Portland 115-109 - Match Report
Miami got 25 points from Max Strus en route to a 115-109 victory over Portland on Wednesday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Miami won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 215.5.
Tyler Herro had 16 points for Miami and P.J. Tucker chipped in with 14 points. Kyle Lowry had 9 assists for the Heat, while Omer Yurtseven was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
Portland got 28 points from Anfernee Simons in a losing cause and another 26 points from Norman Powell. Anfernee Simons contributed 7 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Jusuf Nurkic had 13 rebounds.
Miami led at halftime, 58-47.
Miami had a 50-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Miami heads into a battle against the Suns. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cleveland.